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Release Date:
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 In Theaters (Nationwide)
for violence, sexual content and nudity
The American Plot: What's it about?
Academy Award winner George Clooney stars in the title role of this suspense thriller, filmed on location in Italy. Alone among assassins, Jack (Clooney) is a master craftsman. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Larry (Bruce Altman) that his next assignment will be his last. Jack reports to the Italian countryside, where he holes up in a small town and relishes being away from death for a spell. The assignment, as specified by a Belgian woman, Mathilde (Thekla Reuten of "In Bruges"), is in the offing as a weapon is constructed. Surprising himself, Jack seeks out the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto (Italian stage and screen veteran Paolo Bonacelli) and pursues romance with local woman Clara (Italian leading lady Violante Placido). But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.
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The American Crew and Production Team
A look at the The American behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Anton Corbijn previously directed Life, A Most Wanted Man and Control. The film's writer Rowan Joffe penned The Ballad of a Small Player, Before I Go to Sleep and Brighton Rock.
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The American Production and Filming
The American Filming Timeline
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— The American entered Completed status.
Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.
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— The film entered Post-Production status.
Filming completed; footage being edited; music being composed and recorded; sound and visual effects being added.
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— The film entered Production status.
Finalizing production budget, filming the movie begins.
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— The film entered Pre-Production status.
Key cast and crew being hired; budget and production schedule finalized; shooting script approved.
The American Release Date: When was the film released?
The American was released nationwide on . The film opened in approximately 2,823 theaters. One other film is opening on the same date, including My Dog Tulip.
DVD & Blu-ray Release Date
The American was released on DVD and Blu-ray on . Buy your copy of The American today on Amazon.
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